Teen Summer Reading

Summertime and the Reading Is Easy

2013 Teen Summer Reading Program
July 1st-August 30th

Earn prizes by reading books this summer! All teens in grades 6-12 are welcome to participate. No registration is necessary. You may read whatever you like.

The program is super simple…when you have finished reading a book, come to the Information Desk and fill out a prize entry form to qualify to win a prize of your choice. Entry forms will be accepted up until 9 pm on Friday, August 30th. There will be a drawing on Tuesday, September 3rd and all winners will be notified. All participants are eligible for the grand prize drawing: a $50 Wal-Mart gift card.

Prize List

• Passes to Holiday Cinemas
• Target Gift Card
• Game Stop Gift Card
• iTunes Gift Card
• Amazon Gift Card
• Family Pizza Gift Card
• Mr. D’s Gift Certificate
• Kiwi Spoon Frozen Yogurt Gift Card
• Bruegger's Bagels Gift Certificate
• Barnes & Noble Gift Card

You can use your school summer reading titles as well as e-books and audio books in the program.

Our programming this summer offers something for everyone. All programs are open to all teens in grades 6-12 unless otherwise noted. Please be sure to sign up in advance as slots are limited and tend to fill up quickly. You may register in person at the Information Desk, by phone, or through our online calendar. Have a great summer!

Upcoming Events

Duct Tape Workshop
Thursday, July 11th, 6:30-8:00 p.m. in the Community Room
Come and learn how to make a variety of cool items out of duct tape like wallets, ties, purses, cell phone holders, flowers, and more! Workshop leader Katie Stevenson will provide all of the materials. Just bring your creativity. Please register online or by phone at (203)265-6754.

Book Discussion: The Graveyard Book by Neil Gaiman
Tuesday, July 16th, 7:00-8:30 p.m. in the Collins Room
Is summertime too sunny and cheerful for you? Are cold, foggy cemeteries more your thing? We will be reading and discussing The Graveyard Book this Summer. It is Neil Gaiman’s supernatural retelling of Rudyard Kipling’s The Jungle Book. Refreshments will be provided. Copies of both books are available at the Information Desk. Please register online or by phone at (203)265-6754.

Basic Hula Workshop
Monday, July 22nd, 6:30- 8:00 p.m. in the Community Room
Workshop leader Kaye (Kekai) Colello will transport you to Hawaii. Enjoy a performance by Hula haumana (students) and then become a student yourself as you learn several traditional dances. Hula attire provided. Experiment with spinning Poi balls, snack on shave ice, and have a great time! Please register online or by phone at (203)265-6754.

Creative Writing Workshop
Tuesday, July 23rd, 7:00-8:00 p.m. in the Collins Room
Do you love to write? Come to a writing workshop on inspiration and the creative process. Learn how to write from a place deep within yourself. Open to all students in grades 4-7. Please register in the Children’s Room.

Anime Night
Thursday, August 8th, 6:30-8:00 p.m. in the Community Room
Join us for an evening of anime! InuYasha: Affections Touching Across Time will be the feature film and enjoy edamame as well! Open to all teens in grades 6-12. Please note the early start time. You may register online or by phone at (203)265-6754.

Korean Cooking Demonstration
Wednesday, August 14th, 6:30-8:00 p.m. in the Community Room
The Korean Spirit and Culture Promotion Project will present a program on the tastes of Korea. Watch a cooking demonstration and sample traditional Korean dishes.

MLB Live! Yankees vs. Angels
Thursday, August 15th at 1:05 p.m. in the Community Room
Come and watch the game live on the big screen. Learn how to keep score while munching on Cracker Jacks and hot dogs! Please register online or by phone at (203)265-6754.

MLB Live! Mets vs. Braves
Wednesday, August 21st at 1:10 p.m. in the Community Room
Come and watch the game live on the big screen. Learn how to keep score while munching on Cracker Jacks and hot dogs! Please register online or by phone at (203)265-6754.

Henna Workshop
Thursday, August 22nd, 6:00-8:00 p.m. in the Collins Room
Join us for a presentation on the history and modern use of henna. Each teen will receive a henna tattoo of their choice. The design will last from 1-3 weeks. Please be sure to bring a completed permission slip (also available at the Information Desk) in order to receive a tattoo. Please register online or by phone at (203)265-6754.

Teen Cuisine: Apple Pie Cookies
Wednesday, August 28th, 2:00-4:00 p.m. in the Community Room
Learn to make gooey caramel apple pie cookies. These are not your Grandma’s cookies! All materials provided, and beginner cooks always welcome. Please register online or by phone at (203)265-6754.

School Summer Reading Lists

Lyman Hall High School
Sheehan High School